OAR 150-314-0327: Underpayment of Estimated Tax; First and Second Installment for Large Corporations

(1) The first required installment is the lowest payment computed under ORS 314.525(2)(a) through (2)(d). (2) If a large corporation qualifies for the exception to paying interest on underpayment of estimated tax for the first installment under ORS 314.525(2)(b), the second required installment is calculated by adding: (a) The reduction to the first installment from using the amount determined under ORS 314.525(2)(b), and (b) The required second installment determined without regard to ORS 314.525(2)(b). (3) The reduction to the first installment from using the amount determined under ORS 314.525(2)(b) is: (a) The lowest first installment determined under ORS 314.525(2) without regard to 314.525(2)(b), less (b) The first installment determined under ORS 314.525(2)(b). Example: Big, Inc. (Big) qualifies as a “large corporation” under ORS 314.525(5) and had tax, payments, and required payments under ORS 314.525(2) as follows: [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.] [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]